Tag: Utah
Teachers with guns in Utah: It’s better to keep them secret...
Over UEA weekend, the Utah Shooting Sports Council offered a free concealed weapons training classes to teacher and other school employees. As a result...
Photo Gallery: Autumn throughout North America
I’m a transplant out here in the Southwest. Since arriving in St. George seven years ago, my photography trips around the country have diminished....
CARTOON: ‘McSpooky Town’
'McSpooky Town' is an original cartoon exclusively for The Independent from cartoonist Clay Jones inspired by Don Gilman's article 'Hamburger eating contests at Spooky...
Hamburger eating contests at Spooky Town Fair raise concerns
Obesity is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control, one-third of the children in the United States...
Scholarships will be awarded at SUU’s High School Open Studio Sessions
Southern Utah University's High School Open Studio Sessions are for anyone interested in pursuing a degree in visual art. Scheduled from 4 to 8:30...
St. George Dance Company and Southwest Symphony present Halloween Spooktacular
For the fifth time, the St. George Dance Company, a professional modern dance group, will collaborate with the Southwest Symphony in the annual "Halloween...
During Sheep Parade, Cedar City’s Main Street will close
As the part of the 10th Annual Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival that many people consider the highlight, the annual Sheep Parade will turn...
$1,000 reward offered for information leading to Macin Smith
A reward of $1,000 is being offered for information that will result in locating St. George teenager Macin Smith, who has been missing since...
Enlightened traveler in Ireland
Traveling is enlightening. All the brochures say so, and I agree. Recently, I spent time with my sister in Ireland while she did some...